Denise Elizabeth Woolley
Chester-le-Street,County Durham
Summary
Experienced professional with expertise in immunohistochemistry, cellular pathology processes, and tissue quality assessment. Demonstrates strong capabilities in project management, risk assessment, and process optimisation, including workflow design and improvement. Proficient in IT systems and skilled in personnel training, high-level presenting, and workshop facilitation. Adept at driving operational efficiency through process documentation and enhancement while fostering team development. Committed to advancing innovative solutions within the field of pathology to optimise outcomes and streamline workflows.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
EMEA Workflow Optimisation Enablement Consultant
Leica Biosystems
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Delivering customised training programmes to improve workforce skills and knowledge.
- Supporting strategic customers on their journeys to onboarding LBS Workflow Optimization techniques & guidance
- Strengthened stakeholder relationships through effective communication and engagement methods.
- Collaborated with a variety of industry professionals for effective project delivery.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously whilst ensuring timely completion and quality control.
- Communicated with staff at all organisational levels to assess current systems.
- Prepared proposals with revised methods, new strategies and redefined functions to optimise laboratory workflow
- Assisted teams with implementing new recommendations and revising instructions for staff.
Pathology Solutions Implementation Consultant
Leica Biosystems
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Progressing and supporting the Pathology Solutions teams and their accounts with scientific and project plan-based implementations
- In collaboration with commercial team colleagues, initiated and coordinated visits and needs analysis of technical products at customer's sites and their go live requirements
- Consulted, guided, and educated commercial teams for each Pathology Solutions target to help them deliver detailed Implementation project plans to increase speed to go live
- Advanced digital transformation initiatives within the organisation.
- Facilitated client meetings to establish clear communication channels.
- Managed crucial deadlines effectively, ensuring timely delivery of projects.
- Resolved complex technical issues, ensuring smooth workflow processes.
- Developed comprehensive project documentation to maintain transparency and clarity throughout the process.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by incorporating feedback into implementation strategies.
- Safeguarded sensitive data whilst conducting migration duties diligently.
Senior Scientist
Leica Biosystems
Newcastle upon Tyne
08.2015 - 02.2021
- R&D Lead for Primary Antibodies and CISH Probes on Project Taipan (as part of a global multi-site project to develop the next generation BOND staining platform with a range of new and existing reagents). Concept to execution of validation and verification processes using a risk-based approach.
- R&D lead for Project Monty (developing an alternate coloured chromogen detection system). Investigating current commercial offerings and optimizing to LBS detection technologies. Facilitating multi-plexing in IHC and ISH and adherence to the design control process.
- IHC and Cellular Pathology Subject Matter Expert
- Administrator and subject matter expert for the Internal Data Management System database.
- Trainer in laboratory skills, including microtomy trouble shooting and IHC scoring
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
The NHS Pathology Centre
Gateshead, United Kingdom
01.2005 - 08.2015
- I worked in accordance with the Health and Care Professions Code of Conduct and maintained my registration until I left working in Clinical diagnostic pathology
- Managing day to day running of the Immunohistochemistry Department
- Training staff in the IHC techniques, theory and scoring techniques
- Troubleshooting staining quality issues
- Sourcing and validating control tissue
- Collaborated with a team of biomedical scientists to streamline workflow efficiency.
- Performed quality control checks on all laboratory equipment, increasing precision during experiments and testing phases.
- Enhanced patient care by performing and interpreting complex diagnostic tests.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies ensuring no disruption in services due to lack of materials.
- Helped design new standard operating protocols resulting in improved lab workflows.
- Demonstrated impeccable attention to detail whilst handling sensitive data; upheld patient confidentiality at all times.
- Guaranteed laboratory safety by adhering to strict health and safety guidelines.
- Prioritised urgent samples ensuring timely diagnosis and treatment initiation.
- Kept up-to-date on the latest scientific developments to ensure best practice in the lab.
Education
QQI Training Needs Identification and Design -
Professional Development
Dublin, Ireland 09.2024 - 10.2024
LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt Certification -
The Knowledge Academy
08.2023 - 09.2023
IBMS Registration Portfolio -
Hull Royal Infirmary Cellular Pathology Department
06.2003 - 01.2005
BSc - Biomedical Sciences
University of Sunderland
09.1998 - 07.2003
Skills
- Immunohistochemistry (manual and automated)
- Cellular Pathology Processes
- Tissue quality assessment
- Project management
- Risk assessment
- Process documentation
- Process optimisation
- Workflow design
- Process improvement
- IT proficiency
- Personnel training and development
- High-level presenting
References
Available on request
Affiliations
- Reading, attending live events including concerts, theatre and comedy shows.
Accomplishments
Leica Biosystems EMEA Quarterly Award for Unsung Hero in Q2 2024 in recognition of the training programme I developed and delivered across multiple regions in EMEA.
Nomination & 2nd Place for the Presidents Club in February 2025 in recognition of my commitment to customers, & collaborating to improve their workflow efficiencies and benefit patients and staff.
Timeline
QQI Training Needs Identification and Design -
Professional Development
09.2024 - 10.2024
LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt Certification -
The Knowledge Academy
08.2023 - 09.2023
EMEA Workflow Optimisation Enablement Consultant
Leica Biosystems
06.2023 - 02.2025
Pathology Solutions Implementation Consultant
Leica Biosystems
02.2021 - 06.2023
Senior Scientist
Leica Biosystems
08.2015 - 02.2021
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
The NHS Pathology Centre
01.2005 - 08.2015
IBMS Registration Portfolio -
Hull Royal Infirmary Cellular Pathology Department
06.2003 - 01.2005
BSc - Biomedical Sciences
University of Sunderland
09.1998 - 07.2003
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